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Belfast Telegraph
27-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Andy Cardy funeral: Father of murdered Co Antrim schoolgirl faced life with ‘great courage' despite tragedy, mourners told
Mr Cardy was the father of nine-year-old Jennifer Cardy, who was abducted and murdered in 1981 in one of Northern Ireland's most harrowing child killings. He died earlier this month at his home in the Crumlin Road area. Family and friends gathered for the service at Hillsborough Elim Church earlier this morning, where friend and church elder Geoff Donaldson described Mr Cardy as someone who brought 'colour' to the lives of everyone he knew. Speaking during the service, Mr Donaldson talked about particular memories of Mr Cardy, including his late wife Pat and late daughter Jennifer, adding that there was rarely a time both 'don't come into the discussion' during family gatherings. The church elder also highlighted Mr Cardy's faith and his desire for his funeral service to reflect his love of God. "We all carry today our memories of Andy,' he told the packed church. "There was one word which stood out in my mind as I was spending time in the Cardy household and that is that Andy brought colour to our lives. "Those of you who visited the household know he literally brought colour to our lives. "Very distinctive colours. "In fact not long after Pat had passed away, Andy was doing a bit of renovation in the house. "He insisted in showing many of us round each room of the house to show the nine carpets I think it was he had bought and the different rooms all with colours galore. "None of them seemed to corelate to anything else in the room but he loved it. That was so typical of Andy. His socks and his shirts also had a colour about them. "It was also the colour of his vitality, his enthusiasm, his desire to live life to the full. He had a passion for life and a passion for God.' He added: 'One of the things about going to do a pastoral visit to Andy Cardy was that you weren't sure when you went and came away whether you were more blessed by him than you had tried to bless him. "There was no visit I made to Andy in the last year when he didn't send me off with a verse of scripture in my ears just to ponder on and reflect on for the rest of the day. 'As life grew tough for Andy towards the end with pain and that discomfort that came, the word of God still brough him confidence and hope. "I know he prayed for his family. He prayed for friends. He was always just praying. He was a prayerful man.' Meanwhile, pastor Alistair Ritchie, in his tribute at the service to Mr Cardy said: 'Andy was a really remarkable person. I had the privilege of knowing Andy from 2004… when I think of Andy I think of that big handshake. Or a big hug. "If you got the hug you had to breathe again afterwards. That was just Andy. "He loved his cars as well. He just loved life. I think there was something really contagious about that. "Many of you will know Andy was involved in children's work. He was a leader, teaching the Gospel to boys and girls in good news clubs for 30 years. "He has left an impact on so many children's lives in a beautiful way. "Life for Andy and Pat was loving and caring, bringing up their children and serving the Lord. Life for Andy and Pat though wasn't always a bed of roses. We know a lot of their story it wasn't always easy and yet they faced difficulties with such grace and courage.' A funeral notice said Mr Cardy was the: 'Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Patricia (Pat). Much loved and loving dad of Mark, Phillip, Victoria and the late Jennifer. Father-in-law to Karen, Susan and Andy. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Loving brother to Elizabeth and the late Tom.'
Belfast Telegraph
27-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Andy Cardy funeral: Father of murdered Co Antrim school girl faced life with ‘great courage' despite tragedy, mourners told
Mr Cardy was the father of nine-year-old Jennifer Cardy, who was abducted and murdered in 1981 in one of Northern Ireland's most harrowing child killings. He died earlier this month at his home in the Crumlin Road area. Family and friends gathered for the service at Hillsborough Elim Church earlier this morning, where friend and church elder Geoff Donaldson described Mr Cardy as someone who brought 'colour' to the lives of everyone he knew. Speaking during the service, Mr Donaldson talked about particular memories of Mr Cardy, including his late wife Pat and late daughter Jennifer, adding that there was rarely a time both 'don't come into the discussion' during family gatherings. The church elder also highlighted Mr Cardy's faith and his desire for his funeral service to reflect his love of God. "We all carry today our memories of Andy,' he told the packed church. "There was one word which stood out in my mind as I was spending time in the Cardy household and that is that Andy brought colour to our lives. "Those of you who visited the household know he literally brought colour to our lives. "Very distinctive colours. "In fact not long after Pat had passed away, Andy was doing a bit of renovation in the house. "He insisted in showing many of us round each room of the house to show the nine carpets I think it was he had bought and the different rooms all with colours galore. "None of them seemed to corelate to anything else in the room but he loved it. That was so typical of Andy. His socks and his shirts also had a colour about them. "It was also the colour of his vitality, his enthusiasm, his desire to live life to the full. He had a passion for life and a passion for God.' He added: 'One of the things about going to do a pastoral visit to Andy Cardy was that you weren't sure when you went and came away whether you were more blessed by him than you had tried to bless him. "There was no visit I made to Andy in the last year when he didn't send me off with a verse of scripture in my ears just to ponder on and reflect on for the rest of the day. 'As life grew tough for Andy towards the end with pain and that discomfort that came, the word of God still brough him confidence and hope. "I know he prayed for his family. He prayed for friends. He was always just praying. He was a prayerful man.' Meanwhile, pastor Alistair Ritchie, in his tribute at the service to Mr Cardy said: 'Andy was a really remarkable person. I had the privilege of knowing Andy from 2004… when I think of Andy I think of that big handshake. Or a big hug. "If you got the hug you had to breathe again afterwards. That was just Andy. "He loved his cars as well. He just loved life. I think there was something really contagious about that. "Many of you will know Andy was involved in children's work. He was a leader, teaching the Gospel to boys and girls in good news clubs for 30 years. "He has left an impact on so many children's lives in a beautiful way. "Life for Andy and Pat was loving and caring, bringing up their children and serving the Lord. Life for Andy and Pat though wasn't always a bed of roses. We know a lot of their story it wasn't always easy and yet they faced difficulties with such grace and courage.' A funeral notice said Mr Cardy was the: 'Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Patricia (Pat). Much loved and loving dad of Mark, Phillip, Victoria and the late Jennifer. Father-in-law to Karen, Susan and Andy. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Loving brother to Elizabeth and the late Tom.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charities launch affordable house clearance service
An affordable house clearance service has been launched to reduce the stress and financial burden for those who need it. The new scheme, by Age UK Wiltshire and refurbishment charity Kennet Furniture Refurbiz (KFR) Devizes, means people will not have to pay for items to be taken away if they can be reused. The charities will repurpose white goods, clothing and bric-a-brac and redistribute items to those in need, with some goods used to stock charity shops. KFR's general manager Daniel Thompson said the "reuse revolution" will help individuals while contributing to a "more eco-conscious future." Sarah Cardy, CEO of Age UK Wiltshire, said the charities "understand clearing a property can be an emotionally challenging and stressful experience". "We're committed to supporting individuals through this process with care and compassion," she added. More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire KFR usually picks up furniture and appliances to redistribute to households with a limited income. In the past couple of years, the charity has started house clearances - but this has come at a cost. Mr Thompson said between two-and-a-half and three tonnes of goods is collected from an average house clearance and it costs about £230 per tonne to dispose of. "Unfortunately the client has to have that end cost," he said. But now items like clothing and bric-a-brac, which KFR would previously have had to throw away, will be used as stock in Age UK Wiltshire's charity shops - meaning the disposal cost is less. "It's all about keeping usable stuff out of the bin," Mr Thompson added. Ms Cardy explained women's and children's clothes sell particularly well in its charity shops, alongside some types of bric-a-brac. "We get some amazing items, some of them really high value," she said, explaining they have had a tea set worth £200, boots worth £500 and pictures from house clearances which have gone to auction in the past. Ms Cardy said: "It's a win-win-win because we're sharing the goods coming out of people's homes, it's a cheaper option for people to be able to get rid of things... and we're then able to use that money to keep the charities going." Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Air ambulance costs rise to more than £5m a year Sleep-out raises more than £30k for homeless charity Food charity appeals for more help as demand rises Age UK Wiltshire KFR
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charities launch affordable house clearance service
An affordable house clearance service has been launched to reduce the stress and financial burden for those who need it. The new scheme, by Age UK Wiltshire and refurbishment charity Kennet Furniture Refurbiz (KFR) Devizes, means people will not have to pay for items to be taken away if they can be reused. The charities will repurpose white goods, clothing and bric-a-brac and redistribute items to those in need, with some goods used to stock charity shops. KFR's general manager Daniel Thompson said the "reuse revolution" will help individuals while contributing to a "more eco-conscious future." Sarah Cardy, CEO of Age UK Wiltshire, said the charities "understand clearing a property can be an emotionally challenging and stressful experience". "We're committed to supporting individuals through this process with care and compassion," she added. More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire KFR usually picks up furniture and appliances to redistribute to households with a limited income. In the past couple of years, the charity has started house clearances - but this has come at a cost. Mr Thompson said between two-and-a-half and three tonnes of goods is collected from an average house clearance and it costs about £230 per tonne to dispose of. "Unfortunately the client has to have that end cost," he said. But now items like clothing and bric-a-brac, which KFR would previously have had to throw away, will be used as stock in Age UK Wiltshire's charity shops - meaning the disposal cost is less. "It's all about keeping usable stuff out of the bin," Mr Thompson added. Ms Cardy explained women's and children's clothes sell particularly well in its charity shops, alongside some types of bric-a-brac. "We get some amazing items, some of them really high value," she said, explaining they have had a tea set worth £200, boots worth £500 and pictures from house clearances which have gone to auction in the past. Ms Cardy said: "It's a win-win-win because we're sharing the goods coming out of people's homes, it's a cheaper option for people to be able to get rid of things... and we're then able to use that money to keep the charities going." Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Air ambulance costs rise to more than £5m a year Sleep-out raises more than £30k for homeless charity Food charity appeals for more help as demand rises Age UK Wiltshire KFR
CBC
08-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Dominic Cardy has realistic expectations of 'low-key, little party' he leads
Social Sharing Even with just a dozen chairs set out in a Fredericton hall, only half them were filled Monday night when Dominic Cardy, leader of the the Canadian Future Party, launched his campaign for election to Parliament. But for Cardy, that was all right. The Canadian Future Party, billed as a centrist alternative when it was created last summer, is a "low-key, little party, but with a big message," he said. "I'm standing here saying my party is not competing for government," said Cardy, who is running in Fredericton-Oromocto. "We are competing to have our ideas stolen by the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party. "We're here for the long haul." Cardy said his party is only running about 20 candidates across Canada because of the challenges of organizing after a snap election call. Dominic Cardy launches campaign under Canadian Future banner 9 minutes ago Duration 0:55 The former provincial politician is looking to make the jump to federal politics and hopes to get his party's ideas on the radar. His speech focused mainly on U.S. threats about annexing Canada and on what he sees as threats to democracy if Russia and China become more dominant powers. Cardy said he would increase military spending to five per cent of the country's budget to match NATO allies. The party will release its full platform later in the week week, but defence will remain Cardy's key issue. "And right now there is no subject that Canadian politicians should be talking about other than what we do to prepare our country for the crisis that is upon us, and we are already long delayed in responding to," he said. The new party's slim chances of winning give him the power to be more honest about issues facing Canada than the major party leaders are, Cardy said, referring to Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. "Mr. Carney, Mr. Poilievre, be honest with Canadians about the threat that faces us: a world sliding rapidly toward war," he said. "Because Canada has a bright future if we want it. We can be the northern democratic superpower. We can be the arsenal for democracy." Cardy is a familiar name in New Brunswick after a long career in New Brunswick politics. He was the leader for the New Brunswick NDP in 2014 and helped deliver their biggest vote-share, but failed to win any seats. He resigned as leader in 2017 and moved to the Progressive Conservative Party, where he was elected as Fredericton-Hanwell MLA and served in Blaine Higgs's cabinet. But in a fiery letter critical of the premier's leadership style, he resigned in 2022 and served as an Independent until 2024. Tim Andrew was among those who turned out Monday to hear what Cardy had to say. "He's always struck me as someone who is independent, prepared to say what he thinks is important," Andrew said. "And I'd like to hear that." When asked about Cardy's acceptance that he won't win when votes are counted April 28, Andrew said he understood. "You could say he's a realist. I mean, to generate a new party from scratch? It doesn't happen overnight." In Fredericton-Oromocto, Cardy is up against Conservative Brian MacDonald and Liberal David Myles. He also faces the NDP's Nicki Lyons-Macfarlane, the Green Party's Pam Allen-LeBlanc, Heather Michaud of the People's Party and June Patterson of the Communist Party.
